A visual display unit for a laundering system including a cabinet unit (12) for housing laundering elements; an outer door assembly (42), which includes a handle element (48) and control and/or monitoring elements (60), an inner door assembly (44), which includes the visual display unit (90); and an electrical system (140) for the visual display unit. This combination of elements substantially prevents exposure of the visual display unit (90) to laundering-specific operating conditions, high temperature and elevated humidity conditions. The laundering system includes washers, dryers, and combination washer/dryer systems.